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New head for Arts in Malaysia

27 July 2005

Monash University Malaysia's new head of Arts and deputy head of the School of Arts and Sciences, Associate Professor Gil-Soo Han, is committed to building one of the most reputable and research-intensive humanities schools in South East Asia.

Dr Han (pictured), who began his appointment on 14 July, will be responsible for maintaining the quality of teaching, research and management within Arts as well as assisting the head of the School of Arts and Sciences.

He hopes to introduce a PhD in Arts, a Master of Arts by research and a Master of Arts by coursework and thesis as part of his vision to build one of the most impressive arts and social sciences schools in the region.

Dr Han is also developing new projects for the school -- consolidating the current program centred on communication, writing, and international studies and introducing more subjects. He also plans to establish strong and constructive links with local industries.

A sociologist by training, Dr Han is an advocate for an interdisciplinary social scientific approach towards understanding and improving the conditions of society.

Prior to joining Monash University Malaysia, Dr Han was a lecturer and researcher in the sociology of health, illness and medicine at the School of Rural Health at the university's Gippsland campus.